Sombra del Agua, the most emblematic hotel in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, offers its guests a unique experience in each stay, in a historical monument dating from 1907 that has been adapted with modern and elegant facilities and that welcomes its visitors with refined and attentive service. In our restaurant Tarumba we present you a menu of origin where the experience begins by interacting with the environment, Tarumba tastes like comales made of clay, smiles that are born from the heart, at hands that from ancient tradition know the spiritual by bringing it to a table;Service hours: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sombra del Agua is a 2-minute walk to La Paz Square and Central Park, in San Cristóbal de las Casas. This charming colonial city has beautiful cobbled streets and many historic buildings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
2 large double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for San Cristóbal de Las Casas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bonita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful courtyard, wonderful food and staff, interesting ceramics, artefacts and literary history.
  • Yorick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This hotel was fantastic. Historic, but stylish modern touches. Lots of local art. Room was basic but beautiful. Very big comfortable bed. The garden/plaza is a great place to relax. The restaurant is of a very high quality. Our food and drinks...
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The photos don’t quite do it justice, the lobby / restaurant area is beautiful. Very relaxing. Great location so easy to walk in different directions & discover what all the streets have to offer.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Mexican

Facilities of Sombra del Agua
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Sombra del Agua takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Sombra del Agua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Sombra del Agua

    • Check-in at Sombra del Agua is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sombra del Agua on this page.

    • The prices at Sombra del Agua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Sombra del Agua include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Sombra del Agua offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Back massage
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Head massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Foot massage
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Full body massage
      • Neck massage
      • Hand massage
      • Couples massage

    • Sombra del Agua has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Sombra del Agua is 250 yards from the centre of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.